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Marcos: PISA gains show education reforms working

Manila, Sept. 28 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines' improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reflects the impact of refo... Read More


GSIS chief: Asia recognition highlights member relief, digital gains

Manila, Sept. 28 -- Nearly PHP20 billion returned to members and a near-complete shift to digital services were among the gains highlighted by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in a news ... Read More


ITCZ to drench Visayas, Mindanao on Monday

Manila, Sept. 28 -- The prevailing Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause rains across the Visayas and Mindanao on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services A... Read More


Lacson tells VP defense to rethink 'technical' cross-examination

Manila, Sept. 28 -- Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Monday advised Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team to adjust its cross-examination strategy, saying attempts to exploit highly technical or m... Read More


PNP records show VP Sara, husband own 51 guns

Manila, Sept. 28 -- Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio, have 51 firearms registered under their names, including four Class A light weapons with fully automatic ... Read More


AFP all out behind Teodoro, rejects Chinese Embassy statements

Manila, Sept. 28 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday strongly rejected claims made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila alleging that Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto T... Read More


PH, UK-ASEAN biz body explore partnerships to create more jobs

Manila, Sept. 28 -- The Philippine government and the UK-ASEAN Business Council are exploring stronger partnerships in education, training and workforce development to prepare Filipino workers for eme... Read More


Bolder reforms to help PH unlock up to 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains

Manila, Sept. 28 -- Broadening the tax base, improving collection efficiency, and making public spending more efficient and equitable will help the Philippines unlock between 3.6 percent and 7.1 perce... Read More


BIR implements LPG, kerosene excise tax suspension anew

Manila, Sept. 28 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 100 on Monday, implementing the renewed suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ... Read More


Dinagat Islands job fair offers 2,900 local, overseas jobs

Manila, Sept. 28 -- The provincial government of Dinagat Islands, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), will hold a job fair Tuesday, offering about 2,900 local and overseas employment ... Read More